AfriForum wins bid to halt Zim helicopter delivery
Afriforum has won a bid to prevent the South African National Defence Force from delivering Alouette III Air Force helicopters to the Zimbabwean army.
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South Africa’s helicopter gift for Mugabe
Fears have surfaced that retired military helicopters from the South African National Defence Force will be used to prop up Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF.
Rhino poaching: Army considered
The SA National Defence Force could be called in to help prevent rhino poaching in North West, premier Thandi Modise said on Monday.
SANDF dismisses 500 soldiers placed on special leave
The SA National Defence Union says the SANDF has dismissed 500 soldiers placed on special leave after their participation in an illegal march in 2009.
Malema guns for Zuma at meeting with soldiers
Julius Malema’s address to disgruntled soldiers didn’t deliver on coup concerns, instead it pointed out where government had fallen foul of the law.
From bully boys to wimps: the decline of SA’s military
A comprehensive review of SA’s military capabilities paints a grim picture of the country’s defence capabilities. Let’s hope Lesotho doesn’t invade.
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Cut the bloat and trim the force
The South African National Defence Force has been in a mess for some time, with discipline levels low and the kit outdated, among other issues.
Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold
Wouter Basson says former president Nelson Mandela reappointed him to an army post, because the US and UK insisted the state keep a close eye on him.
Where is Modise’s money man?
President Jacob Zuma’s decision to investigate wrongdoing in the multibillion-rand arms deal has brought hope to the family of Puso Tladi.
Peacekeeping in a country where it pays to be at war
<b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b> accompanied South African soldiers on a recent mission to the DRC and left with more questions than answers.
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Search continues for missing planes
A ground search for 12 people in two aircraft that went missing in George’s Valley continued in bad weather conditions, Search and Rescue SA says.
SA soldiers to stand guard at the birth of South Sudan
SANDF soldiers have arrived in South Sudan to provide added security to the world’s newest nation as it formally declares independence this weekend.
‘Missing’ soldier found dead in his room — a month later
Soldiers at the Lenz military base have slammed SANDF management after a comrade was found dead in his room — a month after he went missing.
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Rhino poachers shot dead in Kruger Park
Three suspected rhino poachers have been shot dead in the Kruger National Park, SANDF said on Thursday.
Sisulu to sue union boss
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has threatened to sue SANDF Union organiser, Jeff Dubazana, after he allegedly called her a liar.
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More troops to be deployed to SA’s borders
Troops will be deployed on the Kruger National Park border with Mozambique, and the SA’s borders with Swaziland and Lesotho this year, the SANDF says.
Essential service worthy of defence
There is universal consensus on the need for state insurance in the form of military establishments.
SA proves girls can fly fighter jets
Major Catherine Labuschagne is the world’s only
female Gripen pilot after being trained in-house.
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Govt fights court ruling on soldier dismissals
A request for leave to appeal a court order that stops more than 1 000 soldiers from being fired has been lodged, the Department of Defence said.
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Defence force union wins court battle over dismissals
The SA National Defence Union on Wednesday won its court battle to stop the SANDF firing more than 1 000 soldiers.
Missing SANDF weapons ‘alarming’
Six rocket launchers and four mortars are among weaponry that has gone missing from SANDF arsenals over the past year.
Army sees no threats to World Cup
Soldiers will be on high alert during the Soccer World Cup, SA army Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said on Thursday.
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Soldiers welcome salary hike
The South African National Defence Force on Thursday welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of salary increases.
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Ngobeni to be SANDF’s ‘union buster’
The appointment of Paul Ngobeni as chief legal adviser to Lindiwe Sisulu has “sparked outrage and ruffled feathers” in the military services division.
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Zuma: Unions can’t control the army
President Jacob Zuma on Thursday questioned the right of soldiers to belong to trade unions, saying this could put the country’s security at risk.
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Zuma berates protesting soldiers
President Jacob Zuma has berated soldiers who took part in a violent protest last month, saying they displayed ”a lack of social responsibility”.
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Sisulu slams ‘irresponsible’ Cosatu
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has criticised Cosatu for claiming her disciplining soldiers violated the Constitution.
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Govt mulls abolishing soldiers’ unions
The government is mulling banning trade unions in the defence force, despite a court ruling confirming the right of soldiers to unionise.
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Court reprieve for protesting soldiers
The SANDF will, for at least the next two months, not fire any soldiers who took part in an alleged illegal protest march last month.
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‘Our people let us down’
A private soldier in the South African National Defence Force earns R3 958 a month, of which R693 disappears in deductions.
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Army says it will not tolerate ill-discipline
The army will not be held to ransom by mutinous behaviour from soldiers, chief of the army Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said on Friday.
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Military police arrest soldiers at Doornkop
Military police arrested soldiers facing ”various charges” at Doornkop military base south of Johannesburg on Thursday, an official said.